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• from EDNA: House Bill 331 and House Bill 445; from HHS: House Bill 357 and House Bill 731; from Judiciary
• Bill 357 and House Bill 731<00:22:22.320><c> from</c><00:22:22.640><c> from</c><00:22:22.880><c> Judiciary
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• , House Bill 468, 731 from from Judiciary, House Bill 468, House<00:22:25.520><c> Bill</c><00:22:26.120
• following bills are special ordered to the next session: from Election Law, House Bill 107; from Judiciary

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• The Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee will come to order. We do have a quorum present.
• I believe at one point there was thought of assembling it here in Senate Judiciary.
• I believe at one point there was thought of assembling it here in Senate Judiciary.
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• Senator Lance, welcome to the Judiciary Committee. It is a pleasure to be here.

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety

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• And lavish compensation for their CEOs.
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Summary: The committee heard House File 76, as amended by the adopted A1 amendment, and the chair moved the bill to be re-referred to the general register. The bill would limit the amount investor-owned utilities can charge ratepayers for executive compensation, capping recoverable pay for the top 10 executives at the governor’s salary. Representative Greenman argued the measure would protect customers from paying for lavish executive pay and said it would not affect what executives are paid, only what can be recovered from ratepayers. She cited recent Public Utilities Commission action and ongoing rate cases as evidence the issue is real and recurring. Supportive testimony came from a Minneapolis resident describing financial hardship and rising utility bills, a local worker who said customers have no choice of utility provider and should not fund monopoly executive pay, and advocates from the Energy and Policy Institute and Utility Reform Now, who said ratepayers should not subsidize excessive compensation and that the bill is a targeted reform. Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy opposed the bill’s premise by defending the current regulatory process. Their representatives said the PUC already reviews executive compensation in rate cases, generally allows only limited recovery, and has used that process for decades. Xcel also emphasized its affordability programs and said executives help secure savings and investments for customers. Members discussed whether the legislature should set a bright-line rule or leave the issue to the PUC. Representative Greenman said the bill is needed because the PUC process can take years and the legislature should establish a clear standard for all investor-owned utilities. Some members supported the bill as a response to an affordability crisis and the lack of consumer choice, while others said the legislature should focus on broader energy-cost issues and existing regulatory tools. The committee did not take a final vote on the bill in the portion of the meeting provided, but the amendment was adopted and the bill was moved for re-referral to the general register.

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• And as a county council member, I had very few bills in front of the Judiciary Committee that she was
• As a council member from Kauai, afraid to come to the from Kauai, afraid to come to the Judiciary Committee
• And so she worked for that every single day, whether as Judiciary Committee Chair, Senate President,

Bills: HB1800 , HB1860 , HB2250 , HB472 , HB649 , HB1391 , HB1481 , HB1509 , HB1511 , HB1515 , HB1518 , HB1541 , HB1548 , HB1576 , HB1618 , HB1642 , HB1643 , HB1661 , HB1667 , HB1678 , HB1682 , HB1688 , HB1692 , HB1707 , HB1710 , HB1711 , HB1713 , HB1718 , HB1721 , HB1728 , HB1737 , HB1740 , HB1741 , HB1785 , HB1801 , HB1802 , HB1804 , HB1810 , HB1815 , HB1824 , HB1838 , HB1839 , HB1853 , HB1854 , HB1864 , HB1870 , HB1881 , HB1888 , HB1890 , HB1891 , HB1894 , HB1920 , HB1959 , HB1960 , HB1969 , HB1973 , HB1974 , HB2023 , HB2050 , HB2078 , HB2094 , HB2095 , HB2104 , HB2137 , HB2152 , HB2158 , HB2171 , HB2207 , HB2218 , HB2246 , HB2270 , HB2271 , HB2272 , HB2279 , HB2282 , HB2289 , HB2293 , HB2297 , HB2300 , HB2309 , HB2310 , HB2314 , HB2319 , HB2329 , HB2338 , HB2339 , HB2344 , HB2361 , HB2385 , HB2395 , HB2417 , HB2429 , HB2443 , HB2452 , HB2474 , HB2475 , HB2498 , HB2505 , HB2547 , HB2576

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• The Senate Judiciary Committee will come to order. Members, thank you all for being here.
• Title 43, Section 1191, which says child support guidelines, shall be reviewed by the Judiciary Committee
• This will be the last Judiciary meeting of the 60th legislature. Declare us adjourned.

Committee: Senate Judiciary

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• Chairman, the Committee on Judiciary has under consideration Senate Bill 1448 and respectfully recommends
• I move that my amendment in the Judiciary Committee in my name be adopted.
• With your permission, the Judiciary Committee will be meeting in Hearing Room 4 at 8 a.m. tomorrow.

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and recognition of the doctor of the day. Members also offered personal privilege remarks, including a thank-you for care packages sent to deployed National Guard troops, an introduction of Mom’s Demand Action guests, and a proclamation honoring the 205th anniversary of Greek Independence Day. The Speaker announced several committee assignments and bill referrals, including the withdrawal and reassignment of SB 1050 and SB 1519, and the House then moved into Committee of the Whole. In Committee of the Whole, the House considered and approved three Senate bills. SB 1125 received a do pass recommendation; discussion noted it was part of a broader set of child welfare-related measures stemming from hearings and the Emily Pike case, with emphasis on communication gaps between tribes and DCS, and DCS’s support for the bill. SB 1193 was amended on the floor to include paramedics along with EMTs, with supporters saying the bill protects private information held by DHS vendors. SB 1448 was also amended and passed; it adds utility, telecommunications, and video service workers to the aggravated assault statute when they are engaged in official work duties, and members debated whether the protection was necessary or overly broad, with supporters stressing on-duty protection and opponents questioning the need for a special classification. After the Committee of the Whole rose, the House adopted its report and referred the three bills to engrossing. The chamber then took up third-reading votes on SB 1023, relating to optometrists, which passed 43-10, and SB 1211, relating to sentencing, which passed 53-0. The House also heard announcements about upcoming committee meetings and a proclamation naming April 26 through May 2, 2026, as Arizona Water Professionals Week. The House adjourned until 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

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• Chairman, the Committee on Judiciary has under consideration Senate Bill 1448 and respectfully recommends
• I move that my amendment in the Judiciary Committee in my name be adopted.
• With your permission, the Judiciary Committee will be meeting in Hearing Room 4 at 8 a.m. tomorrow.

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• Senate Bill 1267 is withdrawn from the Committee on Judiciary and Elections and further referred to the
• Judiciary Elections Committee will meet at 8 a.m. tomorrow, and here... ...through those.
• Judiciary Elections Committee will meet at 8 a.m. tomorrow in hearing room 2.

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• But I'd like to support our clerks more right than my feeling in terms of the judiciary system.
• So if we don't have a strong foundation in the judiciary system, everything else fails.
• probably too many for your taste of his bill with me, but we'll have a few more before it gets to the judiciary

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• up to a 20% compensation increase.
• They adopted a compensation policy that removed a 10% compensation increase cap.
• In fact, the CSU didn't even include the compensation study of community colleges in their own compensation
• on top of this compensation.
• on top of this compensation.

Committee: House Higher Education

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• My understanding is this is going to Judiciary next. I just want to say, Mr.
• </c> point and then when it gets to Judiciary point and then when it gets to Judiciary work<00:38:13.359
• Chair, I would move that we move this bill to be recommended to pass and move to Judiciary.
• Chair, I would move that we move this bill to be recommended to pass and move to Judiciary.
• It's sent on to Judiciary. Thank you, Senator Putnam. Thank you much, members.

Committee: Senate Elections

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• State of the Judiciary Address. Please note that tomorrow is a recess date.
• State of the Judiciary Address.

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• The Senate Budget Subcommittee No. 5 on Corrections, Public Safety, Judiciary, Labor, and Transportation
• The Senate Budget Subcommittee No. 5 on Corrections, Public Safety, Judiciary, Labor and Transportation
• The Senate Budget Subcommittee, number five on corrections, public safety, judiciary, The Senate Budget
• Subcommittee No. 5 on Corrections, Public Safety, Judiciary, Labor and Transportation is now adjourned

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• The Senate Budget Subcommittee No. 5 on Corrections, Public Safety, Judiciary, Labor, and Transportation
• The Senate Budget Subcommittee No. 5 on Corrections, Public Safety, Judiciary, Labor and Transportation
• The Senate Budget Subcommittee, number five on corrections, public safety, judiciary, The Senate Budget
• Subcommittee No. 5 on Corrections, Public Safety, Judiciary, Labor and Transportation is now adjourned

Summary: The Senate Budget Subcommittee No. 5 heard an update from the California High-Speed Rail Authority on its draft 2026 business plan and related budget proposals. The Authority reported continued Central Valley construction progress, including completion of 59 of 92 major structures, 80 of 119 miles of guideway under construction, 93% utility relocation completion, and plans to begin track laying and electrification soon. It said the revised goal remains completing the Merced-to-Bakersfield early operating segment by 2032-33, while also pursuing ancillary revenue opportunities, a private partner through a co-development procurement, and two budget change proposals to reappropriate $423 million for Link Union Station and $246 million in federal trust funds before they expire. The Legislative Analyst’s Office said it had no specific concerns with the budget change proposals but raised major concerns about the draft business plan and the project’s broader fiscal outlook. LAO said the plan appears incomplete in several respects, that funding is likely insufficient to complete the revised initial operating segment and would leave a larger gap for expansion beyond the Central Valley, and that borrowing costs, optimistic assumptions, and uncertainty around future greenhouse gas reduction fund revenues could worsen the outlook. LAO suggested the Legislature could wait for a finalized business plan and highlighted unresolved questions about the scope of the project, borrowing, public-private partnerships, and proposed statutory changes. Members focused on whether the project can be delivered on time and what financial obligations the state could face. Senators questioned the need for tax increment financing, value capture, and other legislative changes, with concerns about impacts on local governments and school districts. The Authority said utility relocation authority is its top legislative priority and that value capture is a longer-term tool that would not affect civil construction of Merced-to-Bakersfield, but could affect payback timing. It also said the state’s $1 billion annual cap-and-invest funding through 2045 is currently assumed to cover the Central Valley segment, while private partners could either finance against that state commitment or invest additional capital in other segments. Public testimony was mixed: building trades and labor groups supported the project and the Authority’s request, while local government and special district representatives opposed tax increment proposals and urged consent from affected agencies; environmental and rail advocates supported the project and urged action on utility relocation. No votes were taken, and the hearing adjourned after public comment.

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• On behalf of the court and the entire judiciary of the state of Texas, thank you, Justice Alito, for
• Nathan cares deeply about the grand architecture of the judiciary, but he cares even more. texture of
• the judiciary, but he cares even more whether ordinary Texans can get through the front door.
• And to all of my valued colleagues at every level of the state and federal judiciary, it's an honor to

Summary: The Supreme Court of Texas held a ceremonial investiture for two new justices, James Sullivan and Kyle Hawkins. Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock opened the session with welcoming remarks and led the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the National Anthem sung by Trooper Alena Gallardo. The event included an invocation by Father Dean Wilhelm, emphasizing the importance of justice and the rule of law. Governor Greg Abbott praised the new justices, highlighting their qualifications and the significance of their appointments to the court. Justice Samuel Alito administered the oath of office to Justice Hawkins, while Judge Thomas Griffith administered the oath to Justice Sullivan. Both justices expressed gratitude for their appointments and acknowledged the support of their families, mentors, and colleagues. The ceremony also honored former justices Jeff Boyd and Nathan Hecht, with heartfelt tributes reflecting on their contributions to the court and the legal community in Texas. The event concluded with a benediction by Reverend Greg Davidson, encouraging the justices to work diligently and honorably in their new roles.

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• I will now call the Committee on Judiciary to order.
• This is related to offenses involving the judiciary. House Bill 2699 be voted do pass.
• This is related to offenses involving the judiciary. Is there any discussion?
• Further, this will conclude the Judiciary Committee today. Thank you all.

Committee: House Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence

Summary: The Judiciary Committee first met in executive session and took up House Bill 2699, which concerns offenses involving the judiciary. The committee adopted a House Committee substitute and two amendments: one adding circuit clerks, deputy circuit clerks, court administrators, division clerks, and municipal clerks, and another adding court reporters who are active participants in courtroom activities. The substitute bill was then voted do pass by a roll call of six ayes, two noes, and two present; one member stated a personal interest and voted present. The committee then held a public hearing on House Bill 2848, the so-called “mask intimidation” bill sponsored by Representative Dolan. The bill would create a Class C misdemeanor for intentionally harassing, intimidating, or threatening another person while concealing one’s identity with a mask or similar covering, with exceptions for legitimate uses such as medical, religious, holiday, and First Amendment-related activity. Supporters, including the Anti-Defamation League, said the bill would address masked intimidation by extremist groups and protect targeted communities; there was no opposition testimony. A public hearing followed on House Bill 2765, sponsored by Representative Justice, which would regulate intoxicating hemp beverages through a framework modeled on alcohol’s three-tier system. The bill would set licensing, testing, labeling, packaging, age-21 sales restrictions, and THC limits, and assign oversight to the Department of Health and Senior Services and the Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control. Support came from the Missouri Beer Wholesalers Association, Hemp Beverage Alliance, Missouri Petroleum and Convenience Association, Torch Drinks, Total Wine, and others, who argued the bill would create needed guardrails, keep products away from minors, and preserve a regulated retail market; some witnesses also urged broader regulation of other hemp-derived products. There was no opposition testimony, and the committee concluded its hearing without taking final action on HB 2765.

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• This is your House Judiciary Committee, and I am calling it to order.
• Good afternoon, Madam Chair and members of the Judiciary Committee.
• I recommend a do not pass on House Bill 32 and a do pass on House Judiciary Committee Substitute for
• I move I do not pass on House Bill 33 and I do pass on House Judiciary Committee Substitute for House

Bills: HB9 , HB50

Committee: House House Judiciary

Keywords: Immigrant Safety Act, immigration detention, civil immigration violations, ICE, federal immigration enforcement, sanctuary policy, public bodies, local government, sheriff's department, school district, higher education, deputization, 287(g), 8 U.S.C. 1357(g), 8 C.F.R. 287.7, intergovernmental services agreement, detainer, immigration cooperation, public property, attorney general enforcement

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• We had a big debate in Judiciary B last week.
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Committee: Joint Education

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